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Safety is the first pillar of a good life for emergency professionals, rescuers and Fire Fighters. We are operating in a complex and hard environment. Risk prevention and improving working conditions are fundamental for better health and life.
Cancer of the larynx: symptoms, causes and diagnosis
Cancer of the larynx is a tumour that originates in the tissues of the larynx, the organ of the respiratory tract - consisting of a cartilaginous canal about 12 centimetres long - that houses the vocal cords and connects the nasal and oral…
Vaginal Candida: causes, symptoms and prevention
Candida is a fungus, the most common species of which, albicans, usually lives in small concentrations in the oral cavity, in the intestines, on the skin, in the genital mucous membranes, without causing any disturbance, in constant…
Autism: what it is and what the symptoms are
Let's talk about autism: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a relatively heterogeneous set of developmental disorders, characterised by impaired communication skills and difficulties in social interaction
Balanitis: causes, symptoms and treatment of glans inflammation
The term balanitis refers to an inflammation or infection of the glans. Sometimes the process also extends to the foreskin, giving a classic picture of balanopostitis
Endocavitary electrophysiological study: what does this examination consist of?
The endocavitary electrophysiological study, also known by the acronym SEE, is a diagnostic investigation aimed at examining the electrical properties of the heart in order to establish susceptibility to developing various heart rhythm…
Pressure-controlled Ventilation: using PCV early in a patient’s clinical course may improve outcomes
Positive-pressure ventilation (as opposed to negative-pressure ventilation) has been the basic approach to mechanical ventilation since the late 1950s
What are gynaecological tumours?
Gynaecological tumours are neoplasms that affect women and mainly affect the uterus (endometrium and cervix) and ovaries
Dysposophobia or Compulsive Hoarding Disorder
Dysposophobia: buried at home, this is the image that most characterises people suffering from hoarding disorder, also known as disposofobia
Tilt Test: what does this test consist of?
The tilt test is a special diagnostic test that allows the behaviour of the patient's blood pressure and heart rate to be assessed when moving from a horizontal to a semi-vertical position
How to treat sciatica: better rest or moderate activity?
Let's talk about sciatica: when one has sciatica, the question often arises as to whether absolute rest is better or whether, on the other hand, doing some movement and physical activity would be beneficial